Woody Creek, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woody Creek, Pitkin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woody Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 315 days in the Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys forecast zone and Pitkin County — the most common reported hazard around Woody Creek, mostly in February and December. Next come avalanches (45 days) and debris flows (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 315 | Feb 2026 | Mar 29, 2008 · 1 death |
| Avalanches | 45 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2007 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 25 | Oct 2025 | Jul 29, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Mar 2022 | Jul 28, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | May 21, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Oct 2021 | Aug 1, 2018 · $3.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | May 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2023 | May 29, 2023 · 1 death |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys forecast zone and Pitkin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woody Creek get?
A normal year brings about 171 inches of snow to Woody Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aspen 1Sw weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (28.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2 | 20.5 | 27.5 | 28.1 | 28.3 | 26.9 | 20.9 | 7.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Woody Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 72 miles west. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Woody Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 72 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 156 mi east-southeast | 19,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Woody Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woody Creek, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on June 20, 1975, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 29, 2021, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 1, 2023.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Woody Creek's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Woody Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woody Creek, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 72 miles west. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woody Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woody Creek the lowest scan from KGJX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Woody Creek free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Woody Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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